There’s absolutely no way around it, flat website design is becoming more popular. The latest trends come from the likes of Apple and Microsoft, the former being the most influential with the IOS 7 update for iPhones and iPads.
One way people will now be able to tell if your website is ‘out of date’ is by looking at the front end of your website; its design. Having embossed and 3d-like features on logos and icons can be a sign that you’re not keeping up with the times. Simple flat designs with simple colours will be more in-keeping with the latest trends, and it will also mean your websites loading times are quicker, by reducing the size of the graphics.
Of course, not all businesses will bow to the pressure of flat designs, and it may not be a design type that appeals to all audiences, and they’re the most important group of people to consider, so think about your customers before making any significant website changes.